1. Two days before your procedure, go to the drugstore and purchase these over the counter products:
   • 3 oz bottle of Fleet Phospho-soda
   • Dulcolax tablets (laxative, not stool softener)


2. On the day before your procedure have a light breakfast in the morning and then you should have no solid foods, only clear liquids. Clear Liquids means if you can see through them, you can have them. This includes soft drinks, strained juices without pulp, black coffee, broths, Jell-o, popsicles, and hard candy. DO NOT drink or eat anything with red or purple coloring.


3. Around 7-8 PM on the day before your procedure, mix 1 tablespoon of the Fleet Phospho-soda with 8oz of the clear chilled beverage of your choice and drink. Repeat this step two more times within 20 minutes.


4. Drink plenty of clear liquids during the evening.


5. Repeat Step 3 on the morning of your procedure around 7-8 AM.


6. After your last dose of Fleet Phospho-soda, you should take two (2) Dulcolox laxative tablets with an 8oz of water.


7. Medications - You should continue your use of medications except:
   • Iron supplements
   • Aspirin or other pain medication (Tylenol may be used)
   • Blood thinners, for example Coumadin, Plavix, or Persantine
   
   These medicines should be stopped three days before your procedure. If you take any of these medications, talk to the doctor or the assistant. Also, discuss any case of diabetes you may have with the doctor or assistant.


8. On the day of the procedure, take your other medications aforementioned. After you take the Dulcolox tablets, drink another 8oz of clear liquid. Do not eat anything until after your test.


9. Please make transportation arrangements for your test day, as you will be unable to drive home after your procedure.

If you have any questions or problems with your preparation, please feel free to contact our office, day or night at
(937) 427-1680.

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